Alcoseal C6 3-3
3 x 3% Alcohol Resistant Film-Forming Fluoroprotein Foams (AR-FFFP)
AlcosealC6 3-3 is a superior quality Alcohol Resistant Film-Forming FluoroProtein (AR-FFFP) fire fighting foam concentrate for extinguishing and securing flammable hydrocarbon and polar solvent liquid fires.
A protein base material provides a tough cohesive foam blanket with high resistance to heat that provides the same post-fire security as a top quality FluoroProtein (FP). Fluorochemical surface active agents combined with the protein base produce a vapour-sealing aqueous film on hydrocarbons that provides the same fast control and extinguishment as a top quality synthetic AFFF. On polar solvents an insoluble polymer membrane is formed which protects the foam blanket from the solvent.
- Stable and long-lasting foam blanket for excellent burnback resistance and post-fire security.
- Foam blanket re-seals when ruptured by personnel or equipment.
- Highly versatile and so eliminates the need to stock a variety of foam types.
- Detergent-free for high resistance to
fuel pick-up.
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Film-forming on hydrocarbons
for fast flame knockdown andextinguishment.
- Suitable for use with fresh or sea water.
Performance Approvals
- AlcosealC6 3-3 is independently tested and certified to EN1568:2008 Parts 3&4.
- Audited and approved to Underwriters Laboratories UL162 (7th Edition).
Applications
AlcosealC6 3-3 is the ideal fire fighting foam to use in high risk situations where hydrocarbons (such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation kerosene) and/or polar solvents (such as alcohols, ketones, esters, and ethers) are stored, processed, or transported. It is used extensively by industrial and municipal fire departments.
AlcosealC6 3-3 provides a vapour suppressing foam blanket on spills of hazardous liquids.
Equipment
AlcosealC6 3-3 is intended for use at 3% (3 parts concentrate to 97 parts of water) on hydrocarbons and polar solvents.
AlcosealC6 3-3 is readily proportioned using conventional foam proportioning equipment.
AlcosealC6 3-3 can be used with air aspirating discharge devices such as low expansion branchpipes, monitors, top pourer sets.
Exceptional resistance to fuel contamination makes it ideal for forceful application on to hydrocarbon storage tank fires from ground-based mobile monitors or via base (sub-surface) injection systems.
AlcosealC6 3-3 can be used with non-aspirating discharge devices such as spray/fog branchpipes and nozzles, monitors, and spray/fog sprinklers. Non-aspirated application is not recommended as the primary method of attack for major fires.
Physical Properties
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Appearance |
Dark brown liquid |
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Specific gravity @ 20°C |
1.09 - 1.13 |
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pH @ 20°C |
6.6 - 7.6 |
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Viscosity |
Non-Newtonian (pseudoplastic) |
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Viscosity @ 20°C using No.4 spindle at 60 rpm (cP) |
850 - 1750 |
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Max. continuous storage temp. (°C) |
49 |
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Max. intermittent storage temp. (°C) |
60 |
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Freezing point (°C) |
-11 |
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Effect of freeze/thaw |
No performance loss |
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UL owest use temp. (°C) |
1.7 |
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Expansion ratio * |
≥ 7:1 |
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25% drainage time* |
≥ 5 min. 15 secs. |
* Foam generated using the U.K. Defence Standard DEF42-40 5 lpm branchpipe at 7 Bar pressure. Foam collected in a 1630 ml N.F.P.A. drainage pan.
Compatibility
AlcosealC6 3-3 is suitable for use in combination with:
- Soft or hard, fresh, brackish or sea water.
- Dry powder extinguishing agents either separately or as twin agent systems.
- Expanded protein-based or synthetic foams for application to a fire in sequence or simultaneously.
Storage
AlcosealC6 3-3 is exceptionally stable in long-term storage. A shelf-life of at least ten years can be expected if it is stored properly.
Reliability
AlcosealC6 3-3 is produced to rigorous quality control standards to ensure consistent fire performance and excellent product reliability.
Angus Fire operates a quality management system which complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001.
